Three people have been arrested in a murder investigation launched after a man died following reports of a stabbing in McDonald’s. Emergency services were called to reports of a man suffering serious injuries in the centre of Bath, in the South Street area, shortly before 3.30am on Saturday (May 6) morning.
However, the man was pronounced dead at the scene. Three arrests in relation to the incident have since been made by Avon and Somerset Police.
A formal identification is yet to take place but the victim’s next of kin have been informed. A post mortem will take place in due course, the Mirror reports.
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The area was cordoned off while forensic officers were at the scene all day. One witness claimed a male stabbed another in the McDonald’s.
He said: "So I was going home, and there was around 15 younger people outside McDonald's and I saw a male stab a male and he fell to the floor.
"Security then restrained the male to the floor. Other security gave CPR to try and save him but this wasn't successful.
"People then tried to get to the lad who was being restrained. The police took a while to get there, it was chaos. Seeing the poor lad on the floor dead will live with me forever.
"He only looked around 18 years old. The police then took the lad away and ambulances arrived."
Flowers have been left with one card reading "God bless you darling".
In a statement, Chief Inspector Ronnie Lungu of Avon and Somerset Police said: “First and foremost our thoughts go out to the family of the man who has died at this difficult and incredibly upsetting time.
“A murder investigation is underway and we’d please ask for the benefit of our enquiries, but more importantly the welfare of the man’s family, that people avoid speculating on the possible circumstances while that is ongoing. Three people were arrested this morning on suspicion of murder and are in custody.”
Ch Insp Lungu added: “While such tragic incidents are rare in Bath, people can expect to see an increased police presence in the area over the coming days while investigative enquiries are carried out and officer patrols conducted. We would encourage anyone who does have concerns to speak with those officers who will be happy to assist.
“A scene remains in place at this time. We appreciate that will cause some disruption to the public and businesses today, but would please ask for understanding while officers carry out important work to establish what has happened."
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has footage of the surrounding area or has information that may assist the investigation is asked to call 101 and quote reference number 5223105088.
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